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45rd Annual Continental Open

Tournament Details Revised: 6/7/2015 10:15:05 AM
General Information
Event Organizer: The Continental Chess Association  Visit Organizer Website
Event Location: Host Hotel at Cedar Lake, 366 Main St, Sturbridge, MA 01566   [ Directions ]
Event Date: Thursday, August 13, 2015
Friday, August 14, 2015
Saturday, August 15, 2015
Sunday, August 16, 2015
Time Control: 6SS, 40/110, SD/30, d10 (2-day option except Open Section, rds 1-3 G/40, d10)
Prize Info: PRIZES $30,000 UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED! 
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Event Webpage: www.chesstour.com/cono15.htm
Registration Information
Entry Fee: Top 4 sections entry fee: $165 online at chessaction.com by 8/12, $175 phoned by 8/10 (406-896-2038, no questions), 4-day $174, 3-day $173, 2-day $172 mailed by 8/4, $180 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before game. GMs free;Advance EF $5 less to MACA members.
Registration - Onsite:
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: Open
Under 2100
Under 1900
Under 1700
Under 1500
Under 1300
Under 1000
Tournament Rules and Other Information

  • MACA provides tournament listing for all as a service to the chess community. For question, comments, or dispute regarding events that are not organized by MACA, please contact the tournament organizer directly.
  • Remember that each player is responsible for bringing and setting up their clock. Please refer to the Metrowest Chess Club Digital Clock Guide for instructions on how to set digital clocks.
  • MACA does not recommend but allows US Chess approved electronic scorekeeping devices. Please note that some national tournaments held by US Chess ban electronic scorekeeping, so be sure to know how to keep score without aid of electronics.
  • If online registration is enabled on this event, you can Join/Renew your USCF and MACA membership at the online registration page. If online registration is not available, you can join MACA (The Massachusetts Chess Association) at our Online Membership Form and USCF (United States Chess Federation) at USCF Membership Page.